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Here it is, Since we are too lazy to update our site half the time(we are not webmasters, are even web-rookies), we thought this would be a little more interactive and fun. So here we go, with a page where we can have a little fun, show new products, cars we like, cars rocking our suspension, and vent on certain things. Please forgive us in advance for our wreckless behavior and crazyness on this page at times.

-Preston "P-World"

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The New Type I & Type II Speaks.........

I know i know i know, you guys have all been waiting for us to open our mouths, and give some information on the new Type II. Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing more info about the product, addressing some questions we get, and making the public more familiar with the changes going on here at Function and Form that we are excited about, and have had a hard time keeping our mouths shut about.

Here is a brief spec of our new coil-overs.

Type I Coil-over

This is the first coil-over that Function and Form developed and distributed. It has since made a return, with improvements to design and functionality. This entry-level coil-over targets the consumer who is looking for height adjustability without the steep asking price. The Type I coil-over is a full bodied coil-over, not a lesser quality sleeve-over that many competitors offer. It is fully threaded and height adjustable to provide a comfortable ride in any import car. The Type I is a quality, durable, and cost-effective product for the consumer that seeks an innovative entry-level product for their automobile.

The current Type II coil-over is a modified and retooled version of the older Type II models. The new and improved Type II coil-over is a complete coil-over with a fully threaded shock body. Through extensive research and development, Function & Form Autolife has enhanced an already largely successful product. While the previous design was very popular, the new Type II coil-over has added features that serious car enthusiasts will find to be irreplaceable.

Applications Function & Form Autolife Inc. carries some of the most popular applications for import and domestic compact cars. The warehouse is located on site to allow for faster processing and shipping turnover.

15 comments:

For those of us who placed orders with dealers for Type II systems that were supposedly being shipped around early march, are we still getting them? Or are we forced to wait until these new ugraded ones are released?

Christopher.....No you will get the Type II system you ordered. They should be shipping out from your dealers the week of the 17th or March.

Bong...Thanks for the feedback. Yes we went twin tube based on the fact alot of people were playing the spring rate game to get soft ride. Since they were using there applications on street cars. We figured we bring out a pure street suspension (type I), and street/auto-x/light track suspention (type II), and a weekend warrior/track duty suspension (type III that is in development).

pworld:That is a nice break-up of the systems. It will definitely bring in a larger crowd.

Will the new shocks have any problems with ride fade? If not, I can see this being another choice to the popular Koni and GC combo. Actually, I'm quite interested in hearing the differences, in terms of ride and performance, compared to the present TypeII and the newly redesigned series.

Is it time to introduce some of the TypeIII features (differences between II and III)?

i just ordered mine from speedfeinds.com if i dont get the old version of the type 2's then i am probably going to return them.. i really dont like whats going on here, it does seem suspicious, i DO NOT want coilovers from Bor-Chuann.... one thing i dont like already that i can see from that picture is the finish, they arent zinc electroplated anymore?? thumbs down! paint is no-go.... well i hope i get the old ones....

Why are you trying to convince me that this product is made by Bor cHaun or whatever? I dont even know who makes there stuff there. I have heard this company or that company but we dont care. Thats there business. Like i said if you can prove it, not on a website comparing facts. You have not seen the product in person, rode on it, seen anything more than what you are given and your making these kind of crazy statements?

Once again, we have made improvements for us to bring out a better version of our Type II, as much as you want them to be made by BC...lol, sorry they arent and never will be. You just have to accept that sir. Why would we downgrade a good product? Thats not smart is it? Once again how can you knock a product you have not seen in person, or have any feedback from? So with that said im done with you. If you dont like the changes, dont visit our blog, dont by our product, thats your right as a consumer. But respect that we are not who you think. If you feel otherwise you can call our office 626-407-0015 ask for Preston, and i will be happy to clear up your large misconception, without any public embarassment to you. The offer is on the table, that makes 2 of them. Take one of them or leave it alone please.

Thank You.

Phil...Sorry that you have let a few stray statements scare you, but no our products are not from bor chaun, feel free to contact them im sure they will tell you that. Im sure Apexi and Megan are great companies, but like i said i have had customers and dealers who have those products and sale those products, ride on our old and new type II and not switch back to there old set ups. So i doubt there the same, and those people can tell you its definately not the same manufacture.

There are no old Type II's in production. If speedfiend has sold those to you, thats an error on there part, as they know they are not available. Sorry for your inconvience.

I want to keep this blog positive, people are entitled to there opinions. I just ask that people respect our area, as we try to respect all of our customers, potential customers, and other companies in this industry. I dont mind people debating or speaking there opinion on facts, but i will not tolerate people creating false information. There are honest and straight up business people here. This industry has alot of shadyness and misleading companies. We are consumers just like you and i try to remember that when being a business person. So when i tell you my product is not made somewhere ITS NOT MADE THERE! if i tell you i have no association with somebody I HAVE NO ASSOCIATION!!! Its not that difficult to understand. You cant tell me how my product is made, how it is engineered, or how our company is ran. Only 4 people can do that, and we are here everyday busting our tails!

Now there are many companies that will b.s. you and do whatever it takes to get a quick dollar and get out. I will not say any names, and alot of those companies are releasing products or coil-overs to saturate the market, take companies like us out with a cheaper product and not care. IF we wanted to do that im sure we could, but we are working to improve our products, our service, our brand, and your experience. We have been in business going on 3 years and like any other business we learn as we grow. But we pride ourselves on being genuine about what we do.

Da9rood...We will be releasing a Fit application in the future. The honda basic honda applications will be released first. Then within a month or two we will be releasing BMW, Evo, STI, 350z, Chevy Cobalt, Skyline, S2000, Silvia, and more applications.

do you know how hard it is to find a suspension company that offers a coilover with those specs for the DC5 chassis that doesnt cost $1500+ ??!??!

i know the new FF type 2's are going to satisfy what i want... however, im worried about 2 things.... price, and how soon i can get them on my car... when will you be releasing some actual pricing on these??!? im crossing my fingers that they wont cost upwards of $1000 any thoughts?!??!

They will be below $1500, but they wont be below $1000. But everything else will probably be facilitated. I dont know what the final spring rates will be, but 8k front and rear doesnt sound out of question for our out of the box rates, i will keep you updated. Release date is still TBD unfortunately. I will try to make a blog to announce that they have been tested and in production.

Allen.

Thanks for calling in and good talking with you. We all appreciate you being a good sport about everything, and appreciate the feedback you gave us!